This Cheesecake Gets Real

I love cheesecake. But sometimes I want a little something more than basic cream-cheese filling. I’m always craving that real, salty, cheesy flavor.

Goat cheese brings the complexity that too many cheesecakes lack. It’s tangier, lighter, and less sweet, especially when perfumed with lemon zest and vanilla, which really highlight that fresh, cheesy flavor.

Worth Getting Called “Basic” For

Pumpkin spice latte goat cheese truffles? Before you close that tab, hear me out. Pumpkin spice flavorings are overdone and obnoxious. But there’s a reason why the PSL got popular so quickly: it’s warm, nostalgic, and so tasty. Don’t blame pumpkin spice for what overzealous marketers have done to it.

You shouldn’t have to feel guilty for indulging in one of the best fall flavors. Yield to the sweet, spicy seduction of a pumpkin spice latte goat cheese truffle.

She’s a Tart Little Tart

This creamy little thing might look innocent, but don’t be fooled. She’s similar to cheesecake, but lighter on her feet with a titillating tang that’ll leave you wanting more. She’s an easy one, too; a simple dessert with few ingredients: two fresh cheeses whipped with lemon curd and poured into a cookie crust. She’s an ideal canvas for summer berries and fresh herbs.

Like a Velvet Slip for Your Tongue

These goat cheese truffles are so luxurious. Chocolate and chèvre get really kinky together. They both like to dominate with earthy flavors and rich textures. The sweet sensation of biting into their dense, tangy centers is intense and blissful.

This recipe is also really easy to make. There’s only about 30 minutes of real effort involved, but you’ll feel like a master chocolatier.

Brilliant & Idiot-Proof

I love cheesecake but I don’t have the skill or patience to bake one and I sure as hell am not turning on my oven in this sticky August heat. Cheesemonger Jordan Edwards of Pastoral in Chicago sent me this recipe for what is essentially the world’s easiest cheesecake

Too Bad A BitchFor Vegan Nice Cream

Well, I officially have my first real, big girl, salaried job. It’s been a long time since I quit my food running position at Intro on the first day and cried about it over roast sweet potatoes and kale. Somehow I charmed Lettuce Entertain You into hiring me as the Digital Marketing Assistant in the Fine Dining Division. All of the weird jobs that I’ve done over the years for pennies or free meals have culminated into a set of skills that actually really fit this position. It’s a weird feeling when you are actually contributing your skills to something meaningful… and getting paid to do so. Obviously, I’m now too bad a bitch to celebrate this great achievement of mine with vegan, diet-friendly “nice cream.” I’m a boss that needs something with an edge to take the sting out of a hard day. I need full-fat dairy. I’ll take your bananas, roast them in butter, then blend them with creme fraiche.